Quote of the Day -- Presidential Throwback Edition

True then, all that long ago. Still true, even more so, today.

"Republicans approve of the American farmer, but they are willing to help him go broke. 

They stand four-square for the American home--but not for housing. 

They are strong for labor--but they are stronger for restricting labor's rights. 

They favor minimum wage--the smaller the minimum wage the better. 

They endorse educational opportunity for all--but they won't spend money for teachers or for schools. They think modern medical care and hospitals are fine--for people who can afford them. 

They think the American standard of living is a fine thing--so long as it doesn't spread to all the people. And they admire the Government of the United States so much that they would like to buy it." 

− Harry S. Truman, October 13, 1948, St. Paul, Minnesota, Radio Broadcast

Vote, folks.

And vote blue.

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Quote of the Day -- Another Proud Day for Missourians

"Socialism is a scare word they have hurled at every advance the people have made in the last 20 years.

Socialism is what they called public power.

Socialism is what they called Social Security.

Socialism is what they called farm price supports.

Socialism is what they called bank deposit insurance.

Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.

Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people."

--President Harry S Truman, said this day, October 10, 1952

Give 'em Hell, Harry.

And thanks. Thanks so very much. For all you did and said and stood and fought for.

And Speaking of Harry Truman...

Thanks, Republicans!

A Proud, Very Proud Day for Harry Truman and All Missourians

It was on this day, July 28, 1946, Missouri's own President Harry S Truman desegregated the military.

Executive Order 9981

Executive Order 9981 is an executive order issued on July 26, 1948, by President Harry S. Truman. It abolished discrimination "on the basis of race, color, religion or national origin" in the United States Armed Forces. The executive order led to the end of segregation in the services during the Korean War (1950-1953).

Thank you, sir. So much. We miss your wisdom and leadership.

So very much.

Links:

Harry Truman and the desegregation of the military

President Harry S. Truman desegregated the military

Harry Truman and V-E Day, Same Day!

Yessir and ma'am, today would have been President Harry Truman's 136th birthday!

Harry S. Truman was born 136 years ago today

And then yes, the 75th Anniversary of V-E Day--Victory in Europe Day, the end of World War II.

VE Day 75th anniversary: WWII veterans share lessons

VE Day 2020: Britain toasts second world war heroes

VE Day: UK marking 75th anniversary of end of WW2

Huge, huge day.

So happy birthday, Harry! And thanks so very much for all you---and certainly our Veterans---did.

Would that we had such leadership today.

Quote of the Day: Harry Had It Right

Harry had the Republicans down cold, from then, his day, to today.